Expected

* WINDS...Southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 95. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10). A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Pennington Co Plains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Ziebach County, including portions of the Cheyenne River Reservation, and Haakon. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Fall River, Southern Foothills, and Western Fall River. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHAT...Periods of snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous tonight into Friday morning. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected late this afternoon through early Friday morning. Additional snow showers are

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Expect near whiteout conditions due to high winds and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger will increase due to the heavy snow and strong winds. Monitor the latest forecast for updates.

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Expect near whiteout conditions at times due to snow and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avalanche danger will increase due to the heavy snow and strong winds. Monitor the latest forecast for updates.